Claremore Public Schools

Our Waivers have been EXTENDED! We are excited to announce we will have 4 curbside pick up opportunities this summer beginning this Wednesday July 13 Each child between the ages of 1yr old and 18yrs old will receive 3 Breakfasts and 3 Lunches at no charge. Children do not need to be enrolled in CPS to receive meals. Parents/Guardians can pickup meals without children present, proof of relationship may be requested i.e. school schedule or ID. Use the link below to access the order form: https://forms.gle/1ZdFLsCwYT4kEaqWA Pick Up at 101 W 11th St on Wednesday July 13 from 10:30-12:30

In our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Lahna Erwin, CHS senior, wore her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) camp this summer. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

FREE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM In conjunction with the USDA Seamless Summer Program, CPS Child Nutrition Department will continue FREE MEAL this Summer for students 18 & under. HOT MEALS are available Monday - Friday July 11 - Aug. 15 at Roosa & Catalayah Elementary. Breakfast is served from 7:30a - 8:30a. Lunch is served from 11:00a - 12:30p. Meals must be consumed on-site. Questions? Contact Child Nutrition at 918-923-4243 or jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

FIELD TRIPS ARE BACK It may not be to Jurassic World but our Kindergarten did visit the Tulsa Zoo and ran into a few dinosaurs at the Zoorasic World exhibit! They traveled through the prehistoric jungle with 25 life-sized dinosaurs! The exhibit runs through September 5th. For more information on this zoo exhibit visit: https://tulsazoo.org/zoo-events/roar/?fbclid=IwAR2Svhvd_-Z11cj-aqyC_LflZ7Zssvv0jDLFSOwFhQ5rUJWML7JXOdL1k9M #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS teachers took part in the OK Donors Choose Grant process earlier this year. Thirty-four teachers at CPS received funding for their proposals, equaling almost $34K in grants. Sarah Brunjes Hall, a teacher at WRJH, received funding for a printmaking press and paper, which will allow her to teach printmaking to my art students. Printmaking encourages both creativity and expression. This addition will benefit my classes by teaching students a method of artmaking that is both sophisticated and open-ended. This art form will be an essential addition to the 2D art methods taught at the junior high level. "My goal is to continue exposing my students to various art methods and materials. The patience and thinking necessary to create successful art pieces are important no matter what my students choose for their future careers. I hope to give my students a broad range of exposure to the arts in hopes that it will kindle a further inquiry as they mature both as makers of art and adults who appreciate art in all forms," she added. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today's edition of our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Mrs. Bonnie Bear, who works at Claremont, happened on this Claremont sign while in her Claremont t-shirt in Missouri. What a coincidence. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS offers art from K - 12th grade. Here some of our elementary students are trying oil pastels for the first time. They are an excellent choice for beginners with zero painting experience. Oil pastels are soft, oily compositions that make oil pastels great for blending. They are perfect tools to unleash your imagination and creativity. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Sylvia Admire is a finalist for Swimmer of the Year through All-World, Tulsa World. They will name the winner at the banquet on August 2nd. Brenlyn Vickrey was selected for the 1st All-World Team in the 100 back. https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/swimming/2021-22-all-world-girls-swimming-meet-the-athlete-of-the-year-finalists-and-see/article_a6c7f0a0-c0e7-11ec-89f0-ff1b7c10b89f.html

＄２，８７１，８２５．４０ That is the amount of scholarship money the Class of 2022 reported receiving this year. Over the next few weeks, we will celebrate those who received scholarships from our CPS partners who have invested in the future of our students. Congratulations to Kaitlyn Lane, who won the $1,000 RCB Scholarship. RCB Bank Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Claremore High School pursuing an education at an Oklahoma four-year college or university and is based on academic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated community service. The scholarship is funded as a token of RCB's appreciation for the extraordinary efforts students endure to better themselves while also positively influencing others. RCB Bank is deeply rooted in its commitment to Claremore – proudly serving the community since 1936. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today's edition of our #ZebraTravelDiaries, are the Gillispies, Mason -10th, Megan- 7th, and Kinney - 5th, who spent the week in Cancun, MX. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your @CPSZEBRAPRIDE and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

You know someone is ALL IN when they participate in our social media campaign and was not even officially on the job at the time. In today's #ZebraTravelDiaries is Mr. Bryan Warren (new 9th-grade principal at CHS). Mr. Warren's first day was scheduled for July 1st, and we received his entry in June! His family took a trip to NOLA and visited the Audubon Zoo while they were there. Check out that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE he's already wearing! Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.u

In our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Mrs. Sara Lahr, a teacher at CHS, is spending time in Canada with her husband, an '06 alum, and his mom, an alum from '80. That's a lot of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

$150 IN CLOTHING ASSISTANCE FOR CHEROKEE KIDS Application Deadline: July 29, 2022 5pm CT. $150 in clothing assistance for every qualifying Cherokee child regardless of age, residency or income. Signup at https://gadugiportal.cherokee.org/s/clothes-for-kids Eligibility Requirements - Citizenship: Children must be a current Cherokee Nation citizen as of July 7, 2022. - Income: No income restrictions. - Age: Children must be under 19 years old, or under the age of 22 and currently enrolled in high school, as of the date of the application. - School: Children over the age of 18 must be enrolled in high school as of the date of application submission. - Children can be in public, private, virtual, or home care/school programs. - Residency: No residency restrictions. - If you have any questions regarding eligibility or submission, please call 918-453-5058 to be directed to Cherokee Nation staff assisting with questions.

In our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Jett Mitchell made the trip to Omaha to watch the Sooners defeat Texas A&M, and advance to the MCWS Finals wearing his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

In today's edition of our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Gavin Owens (9th) and Jenna Owens (8th) visit Willemstad, Curaçao, on Explorer of the Seas. Check out that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Friendship is one of the sweetest gifts of childhood. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In today's edition of our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Mr. Frazier went on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe wearing his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. He and his wife, Leslie, traveled to visit their son, an officer in the US Army stationed in Germany. They spent two weeks sightseeing with their son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in Paris. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Today's entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries for the summer of 2022 is Keziah (WRJH incoming 6th), Elianna (4th Roosa), Gabriela (2nd Roosa) and Josiah (Roosa) camping in their trailer while attending a family church camp in OK. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS Art Classes team up with Community Teaching Garden. CPS teachers are always looking for ways to partner with the community and show off the talents of their students. The elementary art teachers were thrilled to contribute three of the 12 tiles for the hopscotch path. The game is in the children's portion of the Teaching Gardens. "We were all in," Ratcliff said. "Everybody was ready to contribute to this project. I think it's always a great opportunity when the community and the schools connect and work together." "Anytime you have a group project, that team aspect comes into play," Ratcliff said. "Not only did our kids teamwork it on an individual site, but they also worked together with [The Master Gardeners], we team worked as a district and as a community." The art teachers worked together to ensure each tile had its own personality. Mrs. Jen Coffey, a Cherokee Nation citizen and Catalayah's 21-22 Teacher of the Year, brought in a native influence. She taught her students to paint feathers and how to paint with a toothbrush. Ms. Tina Francis, the Claremont art teacher, turned to technology to inspire her students. They used YouTube to help them learn to paint sunflowers. Anyone can visit the art at the Teaching Gardens at 1564 Camden St. The Teaching Gardens are free and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. #CPSZEBRARPRIDE

Maddox Thomas makes it official. After a stellar high school career, she will be moving up North to play softball at Nebraska Omaha. The Omaha Mavericks were 32-14 last year and will be adding some power to their line-up by adding Thomas to an already loaded lineup. Good luck Maddox, your Zebra family wishes you luck and cannot wait to see what your future holds. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE